To celebrate Black History Month, we interviewed the great-great-great granddaughter of Nearest Green about her making a bit of her own history as the first Black girl to win the Miss Lynchburg pageant.
December 22, 2024
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Katy Fletcher’s OT buzzer beater lifts Raiderettes to a 45-43 win over Cornersville
Raiderette Katy Fletcher scored as time expired in overtime to lift Moore County to a 45-43 win over Cornersville in the Region 5A Semifinal game on Monday.
Raiderettes take on Cornersville in the Region 5A Semifinal
The Raiderettes will travel on Monday to take on Cornersville in a Region 5A Semifinal game. Tip off is at 6 p.m.
Raiderettes notch 57-24 win over Culleoka to advance
The Raiderettes used ace perimeter shooting by Anna Harder and depth off the bench to beat Culleoka 57-24 on Friday. They play Cornersville in a Region 5A semifinal game on Monday.
Moore County schools one of 400 across the state to earn Reward School designation
The TN Department of Education recently recognized Moore County Schools as a "high performer" with Reward designation.
Local tourism officials announce partnership with Steel Magnolias podcast
One of the South's most popular podcast could soon visit Lynchburg as part of a collaboration with Experience TN and the South Central Tennessee Tourism Association.
Metro Council increases minimum agricultural building lots sizes to “slow growth” and allow more citizen input
On Monday, the Metro Council voted 11-1 to increase the minimum building lot sizes on agricultural land in Moore County in an effort to slow growth and increase opportunities for citizen input.
Raiderettes defense grounds Lady Eagles in District 9A Championship game
A fierce Raiderettes defense and six of nine from the tournament MVP, Madison Dingler, helped lift Moore County to a 40-37 win over Eagleville and their second District 9A Championship in a row on Friday.
Local Laken Ward Hipps publishes her first romance novel
In honor of Valentines' Day, we caught up with native Laken Ward Hipps about her first romance novel and writing as a single mom.
Determined Raiderettes down Huntland in final regular season game
The Raiderettes fought back in the fourth quarter against Huntland to earn a 46-39 win and the top spot in District 9A. Madison Dingler led with 14 points.
Raiderettes look to secure district top spot in final home game against Huntland
Double teams, foul trouble, and a battle between two rivals for the number one spot, oh my. The Raiderettes will play the Huntland Lady Hornets in the final regular season home game on Friday.
Nearest & Jack announce 2024 Spirits on the Rise dates
Brands have until March 1 to express interest in attending this years' Spirits on the Rise Summit happening in Lynchburg and Shelbyville on April 15-16.